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Max Verstappen criticised Formula One’s new regulations after pre-season testing in Bahrain.He said the heavy focus on energy management makes the cars “not fun to drive”.He described the feeling as “Formula E on steroids” and suggested he could quit if enjoyment fades. Lewis Hamilton voiced similar concerns.He called the systems extremely complex and difficult for fans to understand.The new rules introduce redesigned chassis, tyres and engines.The power units now rely on an almost equal split between combustion and electric energy.Drivers must constantly manage deployment while racing. Testing times remained inconclusive.Mercedes led the standings with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.Ferrari followed…
Europe’s Voice Missing From Negotiations At the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a blunt message: it is a “big mistake” that European leaders are largely absent from the U.S.-brokered negotiations aimed at ending the war with Russia. Zelenskyy stressed that any lasting peace must reflect the security concerns of the entire continent — not just Kyiv and Washington. His comments echoed recent remarks by Emmanuel Macron, who suggested Europe may need to rethink its own security framework in the face of an increasingly aggressive Moscow. Another round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia…
Aluminium prices fell on Friday, while zinc, nickel, and lead also declined. Investors reacted to reports that US President Donald Trump may reduce tariffs on imported metals. Markets priced in the potential policy shift ahead of November’s midterm elections. The three-month aluminium contract on the London Metal Exchange dropped more than 2.5% to $2,965.75 per tonne by midday. On the Shanghai Futures Exchange, the most active aluminium contract fell 1.76% to 23,195 yuan per tonne. Industrial Metals Follow Aluminium Lower Zinc traded at $3,316.50 per tonne, down $51.95 or 1.54%. Nickel fell $257 to $16,993.38 per tonne, a decline of…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has officially declared the recent Listeria outbreak over. The outbreak, linked to packaged meals, affected several communities before authorities acted to recall the products. The CDC confirmed that no new cases have been reported in recent weeks. Recalled items have been removed from store shelves nationwide, helping prevent further illness. Listeria is a dangerous foodborne bacteria that can cause severe illness, particularly in older adults, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues. Prompt recall and public warnings helped limit the outbreak’s impact. Health…
US inflation fell to 2.4% in January after tariff-driven price swings. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.2% monthly increase in consumer prices. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, rose 0.3% for the month. Economists expected a slightly higher annual rate and note growing voter dissatisfaction. Last year, inflation fell in spring, peaked in September, and eased by winter. The White House claims its policies control prices and will support future rate cuts. The Federal Reserve studies inflation and labor data before its March decision. Jerome Powell expects tariff effects to peak soon and then fade. Job growth slowed…
The United Nations has voted to establish a 40-member international scientific panel to examine the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence, a decision that passed despite firm opposition from the United States. The resolution was approved by the UN General Assembly in a 117-2 vote, with the U.S. and Paraguay voting against it and Tunisia and Ukraine abstaining. Russia, China and several European nations supported the measure. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the initiative as a crucial milestone in building a shared global understanding of AI. He said the new body would provide independent, science-based analysis at a time when…
US President Donald Trump revoked a 2009 scientific finding that classified greenhouse gases as a threat to public health. The rule had formed the legal foundation for federal efforts to limit emissions from vehicles, power plants, and industry. The White House described the move as the “largest deregulation in American history,” claiming it will lower vehicle costs by $2,400 and ease burdens on automakers. Environmental groups warned it is the most significant climate rollback so far and said they will challenge it in court. Trump attacks Obama-era climate protections Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said the 2009 finding was…
A senior adviser to the European Court of Justice has said the European Commission wrongly released billions of euros to Hungary. Advocate general Tamara Ćapeta argued the commission should not have unfrozen about €10bn because required judicial reforms were not fully implemented. The commission suspended funds in 2022 over rule-of-law and corruption concerns under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. In 2023, it lifted the suspension, saying Hungary had met the conditions. The European Parliament challenged that decision, claiming serious errors and possible political motives. Ćapeta said the commission failed to properly assess whether reforms were in force and effectively applied. She…
There was a clear message coming out of Brussels this week: if NATO is to remain strong, Europe will need to shoulder more of the burden. While both American and European officials appear to agree on that principle, their reasons for doing so are not entirely the same. Speaking at a meeting of NATO defence ministers, US Under Secretary of War Eldridge Colby called for what he described as “NATO 3.0.” In his view, that means European allies taking primary responsibility for the conventional defence of the continent. According to Colby, Europe should provide the bulk of the forces needed…
Close Vote Reveals Divisions in Congress The US House of Representatives voted to overturn President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. Lawmakers approved the resolution with 219 votes in favor and 211 votes against. Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to support the measure. The vote remains largely symbolic because the US Senate must approve it and Trump must sign it. Trump is very unlikely to approve the measure if it reaches his desk. Trump Escalated Tariffs After Re-Election Trump imposed several tariffs on Canada after his re-election. He recently threatened a 100% import tax in response to Canada’s proposed trade…
